2017 AHA-Aon Hotel & Hospitality Awards for Excellence

WA’s BEST HOSPITALITY VENUES AND EMPLOYEES HONOURED

Western Australia’s hotel and hospitality industry celebrated at Crown Perth on Monday night as the winners of the 2017 AHA-Aon Hospitality Awards for Excellence were announced.

Hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants, and tourism venues were recognised for their hard work, innovation and outstanding service. Employees were also honoured for their achievements.

AHA(WA) CEO, Bradley Woods, said it’s been a challenging year for some in the hospitality industry, but the dedication of owners, managers and staff is unwavering.

“WA’s hospitality leaders and employees who attended the gala ball all know what it means to work hard, to put in long hours and to go above and beyond delivering first-class food and beverage, accommodation and service.

“WA’s vibrant hospitality industry is a reality thanks to the courage and entrepreneurship of small to large business owners who have made significant investments in the future of our state.

“The hotel and hospitality industry supports our state not only at a macro level but right down to the grass roots – where businesses support local communities, the economy and jobs,” said Mr Woods.

There were 42 award categories including WA’s Best Regional Hospitality Venue which went to Settlers Tavern and Perth’s Best Hospitality Venue which went to The Marina Mindarie. WA’s Best Bar Team and WA’s Best Bar, which went to The Mechanics Institute in Northbridge, and WA’s Best Family Dining, which went to Boston Brewing Co. & Willoughby Park in Denmark. Rosemount Hotel in North Perth took home WA’s Best Live Entertainment Venue. WA’s Best Redeveloped Venue went to the Rose Hotel in Bunbury.

WA’s Best Steak Sandwich was awarded to Karalee on Preston in Como following the preliminary final held in May.

WA’s Best Community Service Venue

sponsored by St John Ambulance

Winner: Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin

Finalists:

Boston Brewing Co. & Willoughby Park, Denmark

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

The Marina Mindarie

The Saint George Hotel, Innaloo

WA’s Best Bar Presentation and Service Venue

sponsored by Lion Beer Australia

Winner: The Queens Tavern, Highgate

Finalists:

Blanche Bar, Karratha

Paddington Alehouse, Mount Hawthorn

Petition Beer Corner at State Buildings, Perth

Raffles Hotel, Applecross

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

The Breakwater, Hillarys

The Boat at The Marina Mindarie

Mechanics Institute, Northbridge

The Village Bar, Subiaco

Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour

WA’s Best Responsible Service of Alcohol Venue

sponsored by Aon Risk Solutions

Winner: The Breakwater, Hillarys

Finalists:

Blanche Bar, Karratha

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth

Paddington Alehouse, Mount Hawthorn

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

The Marina Mindarie

WA’s Best Training Initiative

sponsored by Hospitality Group Training

Winner: Crown Perth, Burswood

Finalists:

Raffles Hotel, Applecross

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

The Ashby Bar and Bistro

The Bayview Bar, Bunbury

WA’s Best Retail Bottleshop

Sponsored by Dwyer Durack

Winner: The Botanica Bar & Bistro, Innaloo

Finalists:

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Petition Wine Bar at State Buildings, Perth

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

The Gate Bar and Bistro, Success

WA’s Best Draught Beer Quality

sponsored by BOC

Winner: Petition Beer Corner at State Buildings, Perth

Finalists:

Peel Alehouse, Halls Head

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

The Marina Mindarie

WA’s Best Small Bar

sponsored by Ryan & Durey Solicitors

Winner: The Mechanics’ Institute, Northbridge

Finalists:

Caballitos, Perth

Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville

Measure Bar, Mount Lawley

Oyster Bar Mandurah

Tiki as FK, Northbridge

WA’s Best Cocktail Bar

sponsored by Asahi Premium Beverages

Joint Winners:

Tiki as FK, Northbridge

The Waiting Room at Crown Perth, Burswood

Finalists:

Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville

Halford at State Buildings, Perth

The Dominion League, Northbridge

The Laneway Lounge, Perth

Mechanics’ Institute, Northbridge

WA’s Best Late Night Venue

sponsored by Red Bull Australia

Winner: The Laneway Lounge, Perth

Finalists:

Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie

Niche Bar, Leederville

Universal Bar, Northbridge

WA’s Best Environmental Practice

sponsored by Synergy

Winner: White Lakes Brewing, Baldivis

Finalists:

The Royal on the Waterfront, East Perth

WA’s Best Tourism Initiative

sponsored by Tourism WA

Joint Winners:

CORE Cider House, Pickering Brook

Odyssea Beach Café, City Beach

Finalists:

Blanche Bar, Karratha

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

The Marina Mindarie

WA’s Best Redeveloped Venue

sponsored by Mal Atwell Billiards & Bingo

Winner: Rose Hotel, Bunbury

Finalists:

Drop Inn, Warnbro

Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth

Niche Bar, Leederville

Patriot Sports Bar at the Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge

The Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury

The Wembley Hotel, Wembley

Varsity Bar Waterford, Karawara

WA’s Best New Venue

sponsored by NPB Security

Winner: Measure Bar, Mount Lawley

Finalists:

Caballitos, Perth

Epicurean at Crown Perth, Burswood

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Lot 80, Eagle Bay

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Six Degrees Albany

The Henley Brook, Swan Valley

The Hummus Club, Northbridge

The Wild Goose Café at Noble Falls Estate, Gidgegannup

WA’s Best Outdoor Area

sponsored by Phonographic Performance Company of Australia

Winner: The Marina Mindarie

Finalists:

Blanche Bar, Karratha

Boston Brewing Co. & Willoughby Park, Denmark

Caves House Hotel, Yallingup

CY O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters

Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin

Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville

Lot 80, Eagle Bay

Odyssea Beach Café, City Beach

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Whim Creek Hotel

WA’s Best Boutique Brewery

sponsored by Toxfree

Winner: Colonial Brewing Company, Margaret River

Finalists:

Boston Brewing Co. & Willoughby Park, Denmark

CORE Cider House, Pickering Brook

Indian Ocean Brewing Company at The Marina Mindarie

White Lakes Brewing, Baldivis

WA’s Best Conference and Functions

sponsored by Hostplus

Joint Winners:

Aloft Perth, Rivervale

The Breakwater, Hillarys

Finalists:

Guildhall, Fremantle

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

The Flour Factory, Perth

The Pavilion at The Marina Mindarie

The Wembley Hotel

Outstanding Commitment to Workforce Development Practices Award

sponsored by FutureNow

Winner: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Finalists:

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

WA’s Best Social Media Activity

sponsored by Perth Arena

Winner: Universal Bar, Northbridge

Finalists:

Aloft Perth, Rivervale

Balmoral Hotel, East Victoria Park

Blanche Bar, Karratha

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

Odyssea Beach Cafe, City Beach

Raffles Hotel, Applecross

Petition Kitchen at State Buildings, Perth

The Village Bar, Subiaco

Varsity Bar Waterford, Karawara

Whim Creek Hotel

DINING AWARDS -

WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Award

sponsored by James Squire

Winner: Karalee on Preston, Como

Finalists:

The Bayview Bar, Bunbury

WA’s Best Contemporary Bar Menu

sponsored by 21st Century Business Equipment

Joint Winners:

Blanche Bar, Karratha

Five Bar, Mount Lawley

Finalists:

Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville

The Breakwater, Hillarys

The Chase Bar & Bistro, Baldivis

The Flour Factory, Perth

The Royal on the Waterfront, East Perth

Universal Bar, Northbridge

Varnish on King, Perth

White Lakes Brewing, Baldivis

WA’s Best Casual Pub Dining – Metropolitan

sponsored by Wattle Facilities Group

Winner: Currambine Bar & Bistro

Finalists:

Drop Inn, Warnbro

Greenwood Hotel

Karalee on Preston, Como

Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth

Paddington Alehouse, Mount Hawthorn

Raffles Hotel, Applecross

The Belmont Tavern, Belmont

The Brook Bar and Bistro, Ellenbrook

The Como Hotel

The Marina Mindarie

The Queens, Highgate

The Royal on the Waterfront, East Perth

The Village Bar, Subiaco

The Wembley Hotel

WA’s Best Casual Pub Dining – Regional

sponsored by Buildcor Projects Pty Ltd

Winner: Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Finalists:

Beverley Hotel

Boston Brewing Co. & Willoughby Park, Denmark

Caves House Hotel, Yallingup

Crossing Inn, Fitzroy Crossing

Dunsborough Tavern

Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin

Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie

Fitzroy River Lodge, Fitzroy Crossing

Onyx on Sharpe, Karratha

Paddy’s at Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

The Bayview Bar, Bunbury

The Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury

Whim Creek Hotel

Wintersun Hotel, Geraldton

WA’s Best Family Dining

sponsored by Perth Energy

Winner: Boston Brewing Co. & Willoughby Park, Denmark

Finalists:

Currambine Bar and Bistro

CY O’Connor Village Pub, Piara Waters

Dunsborough Tavern

Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin

Lo Zucchero, City Beach

The Ashby Bar and Bistro

The Herdsman Tavern, Herdsman Lakes

The Marina Mindarie

Tony Roma’s Restaurant, Perth

WA’s Best Restaurant

sponsored by Deliveroo

Joint Winners:

Petition Kitchen at State Buildings, Perth

Ria Malay Kitchen, Leederville

Finalists:

Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie

Fiorita Deli, Karratha

George’s Meze, Subiaco

Hamptons City Beach, City Beach

Ishka at The Breakwater, Hillarys

Lot 80, Eagle Bay

Odyssea Beach Cafe, City Beach

Rose Hotel, Bunbury

Tony Roma’s Restaurant, Perth

Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour

Zanders at Cable Beach, Broome

WA’s Best Premium Restaurant

sponsored by The WA Good Food Guide

Winner: Nobu Perth at Crown Perth, Burswood

Finalists:

C Restaurant, Perth

Long Chim at State Buildings, Perth

WA’s Best Wine List

sponsored by Miles from Nowhere

Joint Winners:

Settlers Tavern, Margaret River

Il Lido Italian Canteen, Cottesloe

Finalists:

Hamptons City Beach, City Beach

Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room, West Perth

Petition Kitchen at State Buildings, Perth

The Breakwater, Hillarys

The Village Bar, Subiaco

Whistling Kite, Secret Harbour

ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS -

WA’s Best TAB Hotel/PubTAB Venue

sponsored by TAB

Winner: Eaton Tavern

Finalists:

Peel Alehouse, Halls Head

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

WA’s Best Sporting Entertainment Venue

sponsored by FOX SPORTS Venues

Joint Winners:

The Saint George Hotel, Innaloo

Paddington Alehouse, Mount Hawthorn

Finalists:

Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie

Greenwood Hotel

Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth

Lakers Tavern, Thornlie

Patriots Sports Bar at the Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge

Peel Alehouse, Halls Head

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham

Varsity Bar Waterford, Karawara

WA’s Best Live Entertainment Venue

sponsored by APRA AMCOS

Winner: Rosemount Hotel, North Perth

Finalists:

Dunsborough Tavern

Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin

Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie

Leisure Inn, Rockingham

Paddington Alehouse, Mount Hawthorn

Six Degrees Albany

The Laneway Lounge, Perth

The Newport Hotel, Fremantle

The Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury

The Saint George Hotel, Innaloo

Universal Bar, Northbridge

WA’s Best Themed Venue

sponsored by Trans Tasman Energy Group

Winner: Varsity Bar Waterford, Karawara

Finalists:

Belgian Beer Cafe Westende, Perth

Durty Nelly's, Perth

Ka’ribbean Corner, Victoria Park

Patriot Sports Bar at the Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge

Oceans 6019, Scarborough

The Hummus Club, Northbridge

The Laneway Lounge, Perth

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

WA’s Best Cookery Services Employee

sponsored by HiscoNFE

Winner: Norman Tumbare - Junction Grill at Crown Perth, Burswood

Finalists:

Five Bar, Mount Lawley Zarah Tapsall

Greenwood Hotel Mark Bingley

The Botanica Bar and Bistro, Innaloo Komang Warnaya

The Village Bar, Subiaco Jonathan Hassall

WA’s Best Head Chef

sponsored by Hostplus

Joint Winners:

Wendy Miedzinski - Balmoral Hotel, East Victoria Park

Danny Sanchez - The Flour Factory, Perth

Finalists:

Dunsborough Tavern Tim Baarspul

Petition Kitchen at State Buildings, Perth Jesse Blake

Greenwood Hotel Danielle van Coevorden

Karalee on Preston, Como Mickey Phull

Kitsch Bar Asia, Leederville Roong Moonta

Odyssea Beach Café, City Beach Alan Spagnolo

The Brook Bar and Bistro, Ellenbrook Pushap Verma

The Como Hotel Daniel Mullins

The Village Bar, Subiaco Michelle Stevens

The Wembley Hotel Edwin Kanagaraj

The Boat at The Marina Mindarie Lisa McCarthy

Zanders at Cable Beach, Broome Dean Gillam-Pitts

WA’s Best Food and Beverage Services Employee

sponsored by Sidekicker

Winner: Ryan Fraser - Greenwood Hotel, Greenwood

Finalists:

Balmoral Hotel, East Victoria Park Anthony Tito

Blanche Bar, Karratha Rhys Heland

Five Bar, Mount Lawley Steve Hennessy

Leisure Inn, Rockingham Kaylee Maclean

Measure Bar, Mount Lawley Sara Cavallo

Peel Alehouse, Halls Head Lauranne Peake

The Bayview Bar, Bunbury Breeanna Batrick

The Chase Bar & Bistro, Baldivis Michelle Gould

The Marina Mindarie Jay-Manson Bishop

WA’s Best Front Office and Administration Employee

sponsored by Hostplus

Winner: Kelly Barranger - The Marina Mindarie

Finalists:

C Restaurant, Perth Stephanie Bryson

Hyde Park Hotel, North Perth Lebich Tran

The Herdsman Tavern, Herdsman Lakes Trish Lowth

The Wembley Hotel Suzanne Tinnelly

WA’s Best PubTAB Operator

sponsored by TAB

Winner: Krystal Singer - The Gate Bar & Bistro, Success

Finalists:

Peel Alehouse, Halls Head Sarah Healey

Rambla Bar & Bistro, Wickham Daniel Rawlings

The Chase Bar & Bistro, Baldivis Toni-Louise Priestley

WA’s Best Cocktail Bartender

sponsored by DIAGEO

Winner: Bjorn Karason - Tiki as FK, Northbridge

Finalists:

Blanche Bar, Karratha Craig Slater

Long Chim at State Buildings, Perth Dean Buchanan

TWR at Crown Perth, Burswood Jaaidev Vidyadharan

AHA - HGT Rising Star Award

sponsored by Australian Hotels Association (WA) and Hospitality Group Training